Remote Operations & Supply Chain Improvement Lead

Copeland; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland in Monterrey, Mexico is seeking an experienced Operations/Program Manager to lead readiness across production ramp and logistics. This role focuses on coordinating cross-functional teams, driving Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and ensuring readiness for sustained growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will oversee program performance, risk mitigation, and DMS with emphasis on on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and scalable capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience within manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups, plant expansions, or production ramp-ups.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, transportation, inventory management, and material flow.
• Proven track record leading operational improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in complex manufacturing environments.
• Advanced project planning and risk management skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational readiness planning for production volume increases and new product introductions.
• Develop and manage detailed readiness plans, milestone tracking, risk mitigation, and execution reporting.
• Ensure all operational functions are prepared to support targeted production ramp schedules.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to remove barriers impacting production readiness.
• Monitor program performance and escalation critical issues impacting launch objectives.
• Develop logistics strategies to support increasing production output.
• Evaluate transportation, distribution center, warehouse, and material flow capabilities.
• Lead initiatives to improve inbound and outbound logistics performance.
• Ensure supplier, carrier, and distribution networks are aligned to future production requirements.
• Identify capacity gaps and implement solutions before production increases occur.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve productivity, throughput, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
• Drive process standardization across manufacturing and logistics operations.
• Implement operational metrics and dashboards to track readiness and performance.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action plans for operational issues.
• Assess manufacturing and logistics capacity against future demand projections.
• Coordinate workforce, equipment, storage, and transportation planning activities.
• Support S&OP and capacity planning processes.
• Identify operational constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
• Align suppliers and internal resources with projected production requirements.
• Maintain operational risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Identify bottlenecks related to labor, equipment, materials, warehouses, and transportation.
• Lead contingency planning efforts for supply chain disruptions.
• Drive issue resolution through structured project management methodologies.
• Present project status, risks, KPIs, and recovery plans to senior leadership.
• Coordinate activities with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, procurement, logistics, and quality teams.
• Build relationships with plant leadership and external logistics partners.
• Facilitate cross-functional readiness reviews and executive steering meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field

7+ years of project management experience within manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations

Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups, plant expansions, or production ramp-ups

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Experience managing cross-functional teams in complex manufacturing environments

Advanced project planning and risk management skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job description

Copeland in Monterrey, Mexico is seeking an experienced Operations/Program Manager to lead readiness across production ramp and logistics. This role focuses on coordinating cross-functional teams, driving Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and ensuring readiness for sustained growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will oversee program performance, risk mitigation, and DMS with emphasis on on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and scalable capacity.